It is understood that the Italian plastics machinery Association Assocomaplast said its member companies are expected to set a new export sales record in 2015.

The amount of exports for the first nine months of the year already reached the full year 2014 figure. 2015 is expected to break the 2007 record of 2.8 billion euros, reaching 4.1 billion euros in one fell swoop.

The biggest growth came from North America, where exports soared 30% as demand from local plastics processors rose. However, markets in Central and South America have shrunk.

Exports to Asia fell slightly, although the region was bullish in the first three quarters. The Chinese market remained flat with some gains in Indonesia and Thailand but a 16% plunge in the Middle East.Zinc alloy electroplate CNC turning part Bulk Production

The EU remains the largest export market for Italian plastic machinery and recorded a 13% rapid growth. Germany accounted for the largest share. Non-EU member exports fell 4%, especially by Russia's negative impact.